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From: MDS128@PSUVM.BITNET
Newsgroups: misc.wanted,alt.emusic,comp.music,rec.music.synth
Subject: Re: Any DX100's out there?
Message-ID: <89282.231746MDS128@PSUVM.BITNET>
Date: 10 Oct 89 03:17:46 GMT
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I believe that a used DX100 would cost about $250-$300.  I also think that
you should consider some of the newer (yet slightly more expensive) keyboards
on the market now.  Kawai has a good, relatively inexpensive line ($500
starting price - pretty good for what it does!), as do other companies.  I'm
not so sure that a DX100 would be worth the money unless you don't think that
you will ever want to upgrade your MIDI setup.  Might a tone generator work in
your situation?  Are you sure you want small-size keys (extremely difficult
to play on)?  No velocity or aftertouch?

The DX100's are okay, but if you spend just a few hundred (just - Hah! - I know
 - easier said than done) more, you might be much happier in the long run.
A keyboard that has more features, even if you sacrifice sound for it, might
be better for a starting `board.  You might want the `board as a good MIDI
controller later - tone generators are relatively inexpensive and more
flexible MIDI-wise.

Michael Smith @ PSU